Enfermedades pulmonares y trastornos respiratorios, que incluyen el asma, la EPOC, la neumonía, el cáncer de pulmón, los trastornos del sueño, la hipertensión pulmonar y la neumología de cuidados intensivos
4 artículosThis review explores the complex relationship between COVID-19 infection and lung cancer, examining potential biological mechanisms, clinical implications, and treatment considerations. It discusses how COVID-19 may influence cancer development, progression, and patient outcomes, while acknowledging the need for further research to solidify these links.
This case report describes a 77-year-old man who developed severe pneumonitis after receiving his third dose of the Pfizer BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine. He recovered after steroid treatment. Analysis suggests both inflammatory and allergic immune responses may have played a role.
Survival rates for extremely preterm infants (22-28 weeks) in the US improved significantly between 2013-2018 compared to 2008-2012. However, many babies born before 27 weeks experience significant health challenges requiring re-hospitalization and often have moderate to severe neurodevelopmental impairment at age 2.
This study reveals a novel transitional stem cell state marked by Krt8 expression during alveolar regeneration in mice. It arises from both alveolar and airway stem cells, and plays a role in the regeneration of alveolar type-1 cells, while its persistence is associated with lung fibrosis.